Weekly Update- Jan 20-24

WEEKLY NEWS

Another great week at Bellevue!  We were happy to be able to get outside

and go sledding, skating and play in the snow.  What a difference a week

makes with the weather. We want to thank the Beaumont Society for the

Arts for sponsoring a presentation of Alberta Opera’s Sleeping Beauty. 

Kindergarten also celebrated Chinese New Year this week. Of course,

there are many other great things happening at our school.

Stay up to date on our facebook site, as well.

LITERACY NIGHT

What a great time we had at Literacy Night!  Here are a few pictures from

the night. Thank you to Ruby Seinen and all the parent organizers for putting

on this event. This small group of parents does a tremendous amount of work

for our school and we truly appreciate it! We would also like to thank those who

were able to come out and fun!  We will continue to have events for families throughout the year. We have a dance planned, another movie night, and more!  

   

REPORT CARDS AND POWERSCHOOL

As per our Assessment Plan (posted to our website), just a reminder that the

Parent Portal to access marks in PowerSchool will be closed until January 31 to

allow teachers to complete report cards. You can still access permission forms

and make payments online, however grading is paused until report cards get sent

home.

You will receive a PDF document by email of your child's first semester report

card on Thursday, January 30th. 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Our next Kindergarten Open House will be on February 19th, from 6:00-6:30 pm.  

Registration for Kindergarten for 2020/21 opened on January 22, 2020.
Go to this link: https://www.blackgold.ca/parents/registration/.

Pre-Kindergarten registration is on March 25. 

 

ACTIVE FOR LIFE PROGRAM

We are looking to run an Active for Life program with grade 5 and 6 next year. 

If interested, click on the link to find out more information.

We will be hosting an informational night on Feb 19th from 6:30-7 pm.

PARENT DRIVE THRU

Student, staff and parent safety outside at drop off and pick up time is our number

one priority every day.

There is a detailed graphic below for all parents to refer to, as we want our students and parents to have a positive experience coming to and from school. We are so fortunate to have plenty of parking between the street and the community centre parking lot, that arrival and dismissal should be a pleasant experience for everyone. 

Just a reminder that the drive thru is for quick pick ups/drop offs only. 
Please remain in your vehicle and pull up to pick up your child.  Please do not stop
in the drive thru as it creates a back up in the line, which causes problems for the
street traffic.   Students should be picked up in the drive thru area and not along
the road. Cars should not be parked or stopped in the bus zones, as it creates
unsafe situations for other cars, buses and pedestrians. If the drive thru is
backed up, parents need to drive around the block and try again or go and
park the car in the community centre. 

Thank you for choosing safety before convenience and we truly appreciate your
cooperation. 

ELECTRONICS ROUNDUP

From February 10th until March 6th, schools in Black Gold are collecting
electronics.  Each item collected is worth money back towards the school.
If you have unwanted electronics, please drop them off at the school
starting February 10th.

IMPORTANT DATES

January 31- Report Cards are emailed home

January 31- PD Day - No School

February 6 and 7- Teachers’ Convention- No School

February 17- Family Day- No School

February 26- Council of School Councils hosted at West Haven School 6:30 pm

PARENT CONNECT

Weekly Update- Jan 13-17

WINTER DEEP FREEZE

What a week for weather.  Even though there were record low

temperatures, our students found ways to get active, be creative

and mindful during indoor recesses.  We had activities in the gym,

library, the classroom, and even in our hallways. From intramurals,

art clubs, dance clubs, and reading clubs.   We are looking forward

to getting back outside and the warmer weather.

REPORT CARDS AND POWERSCHOOL

As per our Assessment Plan (posted to our website), just a reminder

that the Parent Portal to access marks in PowerSchool will be closed

until January 31 to allow teachers to complete report cards. You can

still access permission forms and make payments online, however

grading is paused until report cards get sent home.

You will receive a PDF document by email of your child's first

semester report card on Friday, January 31 (semester end). 

LITERACY NIGHT

Attention Kindergarten to grade 3 parents!  

You are invited to Bellevue’s Family Literacy Night on January 22,

2020 from 5:45- 7:00.  Join us for an exciting evening of reading

and writing activities you can use at home. 

This event is intended for K-3 students, however siblings and older

students are welcome. 

This is a drop in event, but please register at the following link. 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Our next Kindergarten Open House will be on February 19th,

from 6:00-6:30 pm.  No kindergarten friday, Jan 24th.

Registration for Kindergarten for 2020/21

opens on January 22, 2020 at 9:00am. Pre-Kindergarten March 25, 2020
https://www.blackgold.ca/parents/registration/  

 

PARENT DRIVE THRU

Student, staff and parent safety outside at drop off and pick up time

is our number one priority every day. There is a detailed graphic below

for all parents to refer to, as we want our students and parents to have

a positive experience coming to and from school. We are so fortunate to

have plenty of parking between the street and the community centre

parking lot, that arrival and dismissal should be a pleasant experience

for everyone. 

Just a reminder that the drive thru is for quick pick ups/drop offs only. 

Please remain in your vehicle and pull up to pick up your child. 

Please do not stop in the drive thru as it creates a back up in the line,

which causes problems for the street traffic.   Students should be picked

up in the drive thru area and not along the road. Cars should not be parked

or stopped in the bus zones, as it creates unsafe situations for other cars,

buses and pedestrians. If the drive thru is backed up, parents need to drive

around the block and try again or go and park the car. 

Thank you for choosing safety before convenience and we truly appreciate
your cooperation. 

SNOW CLEARING

Please do not park on the street on Monday.  Beaumont is clearing our street

of snow.

RECESS OPPORTUNITIES

When the weather warms up, we will be offering skating (weather dependent)

on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch recess. Students need to

bring their own helmet and skates.

We also offer sledding for certain grades, on certain days.  Students must

have snow pants, mitts and hats to sled.

PARENT COUNCIL AND FUNDRAISING SOCIETY

Due to the cold weather, these meetings and nights were postponed.  The new date is to be determined. Stay tuned.

ELECTRONICS ROUNDUP

From February 10th until March 6th, schools in Black Gold are collecting

electronics.  Each item collected is worth money back towards the school.

If you have unwanted electronics, please drop them off at the school

starting February 10th.

IMPORTANT DATES

January 22- ECS Registration and Alberta Opera Presentation

January 24- NO KINDERGARTEN ON FRIDAY
Grade 5 and 6 Boys Basketball Tournament

January 31- Report Cards are emailed home.

January 31-Feb 1st- Grade 5 and 6 Girls Basketball Tournament

Weekly Update- Jan 6-10

WELCOME BACK

We hope everyone had a restful and happy holiday time. 

It is nice to have the opportunity to spend time with your family. 

We are excited to have all of the students back.

2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Here is the link to next year's school calendar

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

We had our first Kindergarten Open House on January 8th. 

The next one will be on February 19th, from 6:00-6:30 pm.

Registration for Kindergarten for 2020/21

opens on January 22, 2020 at 9:00 am. https://www.blackgold.ca/parents/registration/  

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

We usually do not send the students out if it is below -21 with

the windchill.  But sometimes it is a judgement call. 

We have entered a deep freeze, but are hopeful it will warm up. 

On very cold mornings, the doors are not open until at 8:15 am.

Please help us ensure all students are properly dressed. 

Extra layers and proper hats and mitts are important to stay warm.

Bus students were sent information about the buses and the extreme

cold temperatures.   During inside recess on these cold days,

students do activities in their classrooms, but we provide

opportunities in the gym, as well. 

When the weather warms, we offer skating (weather dependent)

on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students need to bring

their own helmet and skates.

We also offer sledding for certain grades, on certain days. 

Students must have snow pants to sled.

PARENT COUNCIL AND FUNDRAISING SOCIETY

Our School Council and Fundraising Society is still in need of 7 more parent volunteers to help run our Casino that is happening at the Camrose Casino on January 27 and 28. The shifts may vary from 4pm - 12am, however with more volunteers, the shifts could be shorter.  

This is a huge fundraising opportunity for our school. It allows us to purchase items that we would not normally be able to afford, so your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Genessa at gensimb@gmail.com as soon as possible if you can volunteer.

The next Fundraising Society meeting is on January 15th, 2020 from 6- 6:30pm

Parent Council is January 15th 6:30-8:30pm.  They have invited the Alberta School Council Association for a special presentation on the purpose of school councils. 

LITERACY NIGHT

Attention Kindergarten to grade 3 parents!  

You are invited to Bellevue’s Family Literacy Night on January 22, 2020 from 5:45- 7:00.  Join us for an exciting evening of reading and writing activities you can use at home. 

This event is intended for K-3 students, however siblings and older students are welcome. 

This is a drop in event, but Please register at the following link. 

IMPORTANT DATES

January 15 - Parent Council and Fundraising Society Meetings

January 17/18- Grade 5 and 6 Girls Basketball Tournament at

Corinthia Park School.

January 22- ECS Registration and Alberta Opera Presentation

January 24- Grade 5 and 6 Boys Basketball Tournament at Caledonia

Park School.  

PARENT CONNECT